On July 1, 2008, Sheeley Company pays $8,000 to its insurance company for a 2-year insurance policy. InstructionsPrepare the necessary journal entries for Sheeley on July 1 and December 31.

Debit Prepaid insurance $8,000

Credit Cash account $8,000

Being entries to recognize prepaid insurance as at July 1, 2008

Debit Insurance expense $2,000

Credit Prepaid Insurance $2,000

Being entries to recognize insurance expense as at December 31.

Explanation:

The amount paid by Sheeley Company On July 1, 2008 is a prepayment (an asset) as it is paid in advance. The insurance cover was yet to be enjoyed as at that date.

Entries required to recognize this payment

Debit Prepaid insurance $8,000

Credit Cash account $8,000

Being entries to recognize prepaid insurance as at July 1, 2008

As at 31 December, the company would have incurred expenses for 6 months out of the 24 months (2 years) paid for.

This amounts to

= 6/24 * $8,000

= $2,000

To recognize this by December 31

Debit Insurance expense $2,000

Credit Prepaid Insurance $2,000

Being entries to recognize insurance expense as at December 31.